Stage 5

My surgical decision-making has become a clearer over this last couple of weeks – but in an unexpected way. I have noticed this year that many patients with significant structural anatomic problems will improve or resolve their symptoms without surgery after engaging in a self-directed structured approach. It appears that … Read More

One middle-aged patient sought me out in Seattle from the East Coast for a second opinion regarding his neck. He had been disabled since 2001 with chronic pain over most of his body. He had at least 10 additional NPD symptoms of burning, aching, stabbing, and tingling that would migrate throughout … Read More

I started my practice in Seattle in 1986. I was feeling pretty beat up from my spine training. I felt well-trained and still had a rather high opinion of myself, but I was tired. It also quickly became clear that low back pain was much more complicated than I had … Read More

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Renowned spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom explains his groundbreaking approach to conquering chronic pain without surgery. Drawn from his work helping hundreds of patients make a full recovery, this book enables anyone suffering from chronic pain to regain control of their care and life.

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